ARKANSAS GEMS Northeast Arkansas

Education CooperativeRoger Eveland—G/T SpecialistOctober-December 2018

Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the

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Calendar: October 6CAAS Jr, High Chess --site TBDOctober 10GT Specialist Zoom Meeting-K-3 Enrichment activitiesOctober 15 On-line Gifted/ED Program Approval Application DUEOctober 20CAAS Jr High Chess atASUOctober 25Deadline to register for 3rd-4th grade Quiz BowlOctober 303rd-4th Grade Quiz Bowl at NEARK Coop

Calendar: November 1 AP Coordinators ZOOM Webinar at NE CoopNovember 23-23ThanksgivingNovember 30Deadline to register for 5th-6th grade Quiz Bowl

Dec 3 G/T SpecialistZoom MeetingDec 5 5th-6th Grade Quiz Bowl at NE CoopDecember 14 Story Store Entries Due to Melinda WilliamsDec. 14 Mid-Year G/T Meeting--Christmas Meeting

Advocating Opportunities for Gifted and Talented Students to grow and shine,

Highlights: On September 10, 2018, Krystal Nail came to the Coop and presented great information for our G/T Coordinators in regard to TAV visits and Program Approval applications.

Highlights: On September 24, 2018, 72 students in grades 7-12 from 9 NE Coop schools participated in the annual Jr/Sr Chess tournament. Three students went undefeated with 5 wins: Ashley Cusson-- Pocahontas, Shawn-Hudson Seegraves--Piggott and Graham West--Walnut Ridge. In addition students with 3.5 to 4.0 wins received a trophy. Pocahontas took home 6 trophies, Piggott garnered 3 trophies and Walnut Ridge, Maynard, Tuckerman and Hillcrest each earned 1 troph

Advocating Opportunities for Gifted and Talented Students to grow and shine,